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Meaning of the word watching in English

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watching

Verb

1.

look at or observe attentively over a period of time.

Example:
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Lucy watched him go
Synonym:
observe view eye contemplate survey keep a weather eye on inspect scrutinize scan examine study take in take stock of see notice spot glimpse spy catch sight of perceive witness ogle regard attend take note of mark check out get a load of eyeball behold
Antonym:
ignore disregard
2.

exercise care, caution, or restraint about.

Example:
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most women watch their diet during pregnancy
Synonym:
consider mind
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